Undoubtedly La Casa de Papel has been a success that went beyond Spain, He even became the series Foreign Language most-watched Netflix throughout its history. For this reason and despite having had a final chord round (which will not progress if you have not seen the series yet), producers best known streaming service confirmed the arrival of a third season scheduled for 2019.
A solid script, an original idea and a great cast have been some of the issues that made this series created by Álex Pina a real phenomenon. But nevertheless, the question that finished defining the event history has been affinity and identification that the public had with the group of thieves led by the brilliant Professor (Álvaro Death).

In that context, one of the most beloved characters has been to Helsinki, hard Serb soldier played by Darko Peric, who spoke exclusively with The sidewalk.

"Everything happened very quickly," recounts concerning his arrival in the series and adds: "In December 2016 I did a casting, two weeks I confirmed the role and in January we started filming ".

¿They imagined the success they would have not only in Spain?

Really, neither I nor any of my colleagues would have imagined that this would be so, because it is not just Spain, It is the world. This is the first series of Foreign Language has won both worldwide. And it's not just Latin America, where there is usually a greater connection with a language issue. In this case it was everyone, as it was in Turkey, France, Italy and Arab countries. You can not imagine how many messages I receive from everyone, US, Africa, Canada ... is crazy that never would have thought.

Kind and nice, Peric at all times appreciates the affection of the public and in turn reveals details that surprised even him what the fact of being bent scenes in other languages. "I have friends all over the world and I sent videos ... I've seen scenes in German or in Italian", says and in turn question: I imagine that in Argentina everything goes my 'Spanish-Indian', true?” (laughs).

What have you given to Helsinki who were not in the script?

Let's see, at first Helsinki and his cousin (Oslo) Chechens were. When producers know me, We decided to change that for the two are Serbs. That, for me, It was much easier.

When I heard the kind of character he had to do, for me it was really a pleasure. I have worked as an actor in Spain many years and always my papers, when abroad, my accent and my physical, They were always like typical bad movie, be a Russian mobster, a war veteran or now, a robber. But I could show that side that has Helsinki, and that motivated me and worked me pretty well. I imagined that the character was going to have a little more empathy with the public, but I never thought so.

What is the main virtue of Helsinki?

If you have set, He is a man who usually read a lot. In some other scene he is seen with a book. It is a very calculating soldier. If you pay attention, Some of the robbers have made mistakes that almost cost a plan, thing that he has not occurred, by being aware. It is a person who must execute orders, cold and, despite not speaking, It is not a fool. It is a curious character.

Born in eastern Europe and knows the terror of war that took place in Yugoslavia and Serbia, Peric met many people who went through such extreme situations, made things served to incorporate the personality of the mugger. "Those people are very wise and cold. Know how, when and why ", holds. "So, Helsinki's character is a bit like these people. I do not want to fall into spoilers (although I think they completely have already seen the series), but when Berlin falls, he knows he must execute an order. While the other says no, the listener and run. It is a soldier, but not a savage ".

Where lies the secret of the success of the series?

I think there are several things. The first factor was the empathy and identification that people had with the characters. I think empathy is born at the time we decided to go rob the place where all the money is made, without hurting anyone or steal, in fact we put together and print our money.

We steal ... to see, either in Argentina, Spain, Serbia or the United States, banks since there have one thing: benefit themselves at the side of all people. To give a feel, in Turkey the series has identified the Casa de Papel as antigovernment movement, so you see how far they go. The secret is to identify people with robbers. It would be like a modern version of Robin Hood.
To finish the combo be complete, the public also adopted a classic that few knew, as the song "Bella Ciao", Peric melody that has special meaning. "It's a song par excellence of Italian Partisans, and I think very few people before this series knew. I grew up with her in Yugoslavia, as it was a song that was heard at the time of World War II, when he fought against the Nazis, and it made me extremely funny to be in a series where, first, this song is interpreted, and then see everyone sing.

Did you know in advance the rest of the cast?

Personally, before entering the series, He had not agreed on shooting with the other actors. But, after half a year of being together in most time, we ate together, spent time in the dressing rooms and so few friends who do not usually spend forged.

I've been in other series and to me it has not happened to me. I live in Barcelona and when I travel to Madrid call any of my colleagues and we get together. As a curiosity, before being in Argentina, Pedro Alonso (Berlin) He was in my house. With it's who I've taken all the best cast. I get along with everyone, but with a very special connection he came, because it is also a very special kind.

What other character has caught your attention?

My favorite character is the whole series Arturito. It is an antihero, In addition to Enrique Arce is an actor of the host; his character causes you so much disgust, for most people, neither has it.
After, peer, obviously Berlin. It is totally a Robin Hood that creates the image of being a bastard but really is great.

The announcement by Netflix surprised a few days ago: there will be a third season of the series that will look at 2019. However, Little is known about the history and casting, so that consultation was mandatory. "For me it is a great mystery", says the actor and adds: "I have several days answering the same, because honestly I have no idea. For me, I would be happy to participate, but until you have confirmed all good, I can not say anything".

But nevertheless, Peric notes that "I think the secret is also used by Netflix. Let's be honest, Paper house just round, with the holdup and drain. Now, which they are squeezing and scheming, It will be a secret because there are thousands of speculation. I read about new characters, seen names of players ... but they are all speculations ".

What are you working on personal projects?

Luckily I'm always working. I'm in EuroLeague, the greatest basketball championship in Europe and have a program where we are presenters (Cool Euroleague) and interviewed players.
I have also planned to film a movie in Barcelona and I start my own series with friends, whose pilot will be ready in June.

Photo thanks: Darko Peric official site